Achaios (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Achaios (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 36.283 N,32 55.733 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.604717
  • Longitude: 32.928883
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 77.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1545
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.12.76 AGROUND IN 343700N, 325500E, APPROX. LIKELY TO BREAK UP. (LL 6.12.76). 5.1.77 STRANDED ON W SIDE AKROTIRI PENINSULA ABOUT 0.5 MILE N OF WK OF SS THREE STARS. (LL 24.12.76). 22.3.77 STILL AGROUND. NO SALVAGE PLANNED. (LL 22.3.77). 11.8.78 NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT YET MADE. (LL 12.8.78). HH395/421/01 13.3.91 WK STRANDED IN 343610N, 325542E IS CONSPICUOUS AT A DISTANCE OF 5 MILES. (HMS CHARYBDIS, HN 14.2.91). NCA. HH180/351/01 26.3.91 POSN CORRECT. DETECTED BOTH VISUALLY AND BY RADAR. OBSERVED TO BE INTACT WITH ACCOMMODATATION, MAST AND PART FORECASTLE REMAINING. (RFA OLMEDA, HN 16.2.91). HH395/421/01 5.4.91 REPORTED AS CONSPICUOUS. PHOTO CONFIRMS WK COVERED AMIDSHIPS BUT FO'C'SLE AND ACCOMMODATION WELL CLEAR. (HMS ARK ROYAL, HN 20.2.91). HH180/351/01 23.7.91 WK VERY CONSPICUOUS. PHOT INDICATES VESSEL WITH STBD LIST, STERN AND ACCOMMODATION, INTACT MAST AND STUMP OF SAMSOM POST FORWARD OF BRIDGE SHOWING CLEARLY. (HMS HUNTER, HN 18.6.91). 13.3.91 ST SHOWN IN 343608N, 325542E [UND] ON 850. (REPORTED PRIOR TO AUGUST 1964). HH180/351/01 23.7.91 ADD LEGEND (CONSPIC). - NM 2233/91. 28.1.92 SHOWN AS ST (CONSPIC) IN 343617N, 325544E [WGD] ON NC F6149. HH090/916/01 7.8.02 NOTED AS BEING CLEARLY VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. POSN CONFIRMED BY COMPASS INTERSECTION FROM 1.5 MILES OFFSHORE. (HMS HERALD, HI 916). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932 BY A/S PORSGRUNN M/V, PORSGRUNN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKARNANIA MARITIME CO LTD. PASSAGE YUGOSLAVIA FOR JEDDAH. CARGO TIMBER. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY SEAS. NO LIVES LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 34 36.283 N,32 55.733 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) belonged to CY.

What cargo was the ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY)?

The ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1545 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY)?

The ACHAIOS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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